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Two people independently told me the idea of the poem is good, but there is something wrong with it.   They didn't tell me what.


 

Take me to Lothlorien

The basement bulb goes out, I lack a spare
My cat licks my ice cream, I'm OK to share
My laptop gives my face a glow
I'm wrapped up in a magic flow

I imagine leaving the world of men
through Moria to Caras Galadren
float this door to the Arduin shore
reclaim my wonder there once more.

Take me to Lothlorien
I'll meet you in an elven glen
we'll stand on Amroth Cerin
and see our realm, the gem within

Come Pearl Maiden, to that mystic land
Please cross Mirkwood, I'll lend my hand
We'll walk the grass, we'll scale the height
Gain audience with Galadriel the White.

I've only met you online so far
In a fantasy book club, wherever you are
You might live in a basement too
But make it here and I'll meet you.

A! Elbereth Gilthoniel!
silivren penna míriel
o menel aglar elenath,
Gilthoniel, Albaness Tirath.

So take me to Lothlorien
Away from the stressful world of men
We'll share our love of legends made
In this land, we're not afraid.

For Celeborn has the elven ring
He hides this land from the evil king
If you make it here, then I’ll meet you 
And hopefully my cat comes too!
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Greenhough Avatar
March 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This is a beautiful poem with medieval flavor. I am thrilled with the sparkle of chivalry. A time machine could make it all come true.
Springer Avatar
March 29, 2025 at 3:50 AM
The poem is based on Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and other stories, and he loved constructing languages (he knew quite a few too). Thanks for the comment.
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